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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Simon English

AO crashes as City frets over cash flow rumours

Tesco has revealed annual profits more than tripled, but warned retail earnings will come under pressure this year from soaring inflation and as shoppers return to pre-pandemic shopping habits (Nicholas T Ansell/PA)

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AO World shares crashed 15% today as the market fretted about the finances of the consumer goods business amid plunging consumer confidence.

It is under pressure to reassure investors about its cashflow position following a weekend report that credit insurers are withdrawing support, which could force it to make upfront payment to suppliers.

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